Dam Design Specialist (National)

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong invites applications for a Dam Design Specialist (National Expert) to lead planning, design and detailed engineering of large dam projects in national programs. You will review analyses, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure BIS/CWC standards, and deliver technical reports and design manuals.

Minimum 15 years of experience and a Master’s degree are required; experience on multiple large dam projects and external funding is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or an equivalent discipline (Mandatory).
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in the planning, design, and detailed engineering of dams and their appurtenant structures.
• Must have worked on at least five large dam projects; external funding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in the planning, design, and detailed engineering of dams and associated appurtenant structures.
• Review and prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering designs for dam rehabilitation and new dam components.
• Review hydraulic, structural, geotechnical, and stability analyses for dam structures.
• Evaluate design drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and engineering reports.
• Recommend design improvements to enhance dam safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with BIS Codes, CWC guidelines, the Dam Safety Act, and international best practices.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, project authorities, consultants, and contractors during design review and implementation.
• Provide technical support during construction by reviewing design modifications and resolving engineering issues.
• Participate in technical review meetings and provide expert recommendations on dam design-related matters.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design manuals, and engineering documentation.

Skills

Dam engineering principles

Structural analysis

Hydraulic design

Water resources engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering / Water Resources Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Dam Design Specialist (National Expert)

About the Project

The Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) is a Government of India initiative supported by the World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The project aims to strengthen dam safety, improve the performance and resilience of existing dams, and enhance institutional capacity for dam safety management across participating states and central agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in the planning, design, and detailed engineering of dams and associated appurtenant structures.
• Review and prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering designs for dam rehabilitation and new dam components.
• Review hydraulic, structural, geotechnical, and stability analyses for dam structures.
• Evaluate design drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and engineering reports.
• Recommend design improvements to enhance dam safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable BIS Codes, CWC guidelines, the Dam Safety Act, and international best practices.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, project authorities, consultants, and contractors during design review and implementation.
• Provide technical support during construction by reviewing design modifications and resolving engineering issues.
• Participate in technical review meetings and provide expert recommendations on dam design-related matters.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design manuals, and engineering documentation.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or an equivalent discipline (Mandatory).

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in the planning, design, and detailed engineering of dams and their appurtenant structures.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Planning and detailed engineering of large dam projects.
  • Structural and hydraulic design of dams and associated structures.
  • Preparation and review of engineering drawings, design calculations, and technical specifications.
  • Design review and optimization for dam rehabilitation and modernization projects.
  • Coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the design lifecycle.
• Must have worked on at least five (5) large dam projects.
• Experience in World Bank, AIIB, ADB, or other externally funded infrastructure projects will be an added advantage.

Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of dam engineering principles, structural analysis, hydraulic design, and water resources engineering.
• Thorough understanding of BIS Codes, CWC guidelines, and the Dam Safety Act.
• Proficiency in engineering design software and analysis tools relevant to dam engineering.
• Excellent technical report writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering documentation.

Preferred Industry: Water Resources / Dams / Hydropower / Irrigation Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full-time

This JD follows the same structure and level of detail as the Dam Safety Specialist JD while aligning with the RFP requirements for the Dam Design Specialist (National Expert) role.

Why join us

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

About SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.